Chapter Two

"Henry, are you okay? You seem distracted," asked Violet.

"Oh! Sorry, Violet! Yeah, I am okay I guess," replied Henry.

"You guess?" she asked.

"Well, I am okay except that I feel bad for mom. I feel partly responsible for her feeling so sad," said Henry.

"What? That's crazy Henry! If anything, you give her so much joy. Even a stranger in this land like me can see that," replied Violet.

"I know she loves being my mother. She always has even as the Evil Queen. It's just that I helped convince her that she will get her happy ending since she is a hero. We all thought that Robin was that happiness but now he is gone. Now, she is alone and has nobody to love her the way she deserves to be loved," said Henry.

"Maybe we can try to help her? I am sure there has to be someone else out here for her. Maybe we can try to set her up on a date?"

"My mom on a blind date? That would be crazy to see," Henry exclaimed. "However, maybe you are right Violet. We may be able to help her." Henry turned to face Gold.

"Grandpa, can I have a moment with you?" he asked.

Gold paused mid-conversation to look at Henry.

"Oh, go on Rumple! He is your grandson. Take a moment with him," said Belle.

"I won't take too much of your time Grandpa, I promise," said Henry.

"Alright, let's step outside," replied Gold as he reluctantly stood up.

"I'll be just a moment, Violet," said Henry as he smiled at her.

"I'll be fine here Henry. Take your time," replied Violet.

Henry stood up and walked out with Gold.

"What can I help you with, dearie?" asked Gold.

"Grandpa, I know you heard mom in the diner earlier. I want to help her find her happy ending. Is there anything in your shop that can help her do that? asked Henry.

"Are you suggesting some type of love potion because I can tell you now, that won't go well," replied Gold.

"No Grandpa. I don't think a love potion is a way to go. I have an idea of how to help mom find her true love, but it doesn't require anything quite like that. I was thinking… maybe if I help mom right the wrongs with those she hurt, it would lead her to her happy ending. What do you think about that?" he asked.

"Truthfully, Henry, you will be waiting a long time if you try to make her right her wrongs. She has made a long list of enemies," said Gold.

"I know that she hurt a lot of people as the Evil Queen but she isn't that way anymore. I think a lot of people see that already so I think we can do this. I just need a way to find those people that she hurt and a way to get to them if they are not here in Storybrooke."

Gold paused a moment as he stared long and hard at Henry's face. "Alright, I think I may have some things to help you in the shop. So, let's make a deal Henry," said Gold.

"A deal? After everything we have gone through, you are still requiring a deal, Grandpa?" asked Henry.

"Well, what do you expect? It's my business to make deals. Why would that be different now?" replied Gold.

"I think you should want to help my mom out without getting some sort of deal out of it," spat back Henry.

"Why would I care about Regina's happiness? It matters not to me," replied Gold.

"Grandpa, I will give you a good reason...your love for family. I think we all know now how deep your love for family is. You have done some incredible things to protect your loved ones. You have done some questionable things that have hurt others all in the name of love. So, why should you care about Regina? You should care about her because she is family. I am Baelfire's son, your grandson! And she is my mother who I love and care for. That makes her a part of this family, of YOUR family. Do it for me, Grandpa. Do it for, Baelfire," replied Henry passionately.

Gold stared long and hard at his grandson's face. A part of him felt guilty that he never gave the attention to Baelfire's son, his grandson like he should have. "Alright, you make a point. Let's take a look in my shop," said Gold.

Henry could not help but smile at his accomplishment. He thought to himself, "Maybe Gold really has changed."

"We should tell the ladies where we are headed off to first," said Gold.

"I agree, Grandpa," said Henry.

He followed Gold back inside Granny's place.

"Belle, dear, and Gideon, I need to help the boy with his current endeavors. I will meet you soon after," said Gold.

"I understand Rumple..and thank you for helping Henry. I know Baelfire would appreciate you looking out for his son," said Belle as she smiled up at Gold.

Gold smiled shyly back at Belle at the compliment. He was glad that she approved him helping Henry. He wasn't doing this to make Belle love him again, but if it helped, well who was he to push away the opportunity.

"Violet, I am sorry to be taking off like this but I want to get started on helping my mom. Maybe we can play some more Uno later?" asked Henry.

"Yes, of course, Henry. Besides, I think I am getting the hang of this game. I think I will teach my dad as practice," replied Violet.

"That sounds like a good idea," said Henry. "I see you later, Violet."

"Later Henry," she replied.

Henry turned back to Gold and said, "Well, Grandpa, I am ready."

"Let's get on with it then," said Gold.

Gold and Henry turned to walk out the door.

"Hey kid, wait!" shouted Emma. She ran up to them both. "Where are you going, Henry?"

"Mom, I am going to try and find a way for Regina to get her happy ending and Grandpa agreed to help," said Henry.

"I'm just giving Henry some items to help him on his journey. That's all I agreed too, Henry," said Gold.

"Yeah, that's what I meant. Sorry!" replied Henry.

"Didn't you think to tell me first about your plan Henry?" asked Emma.

"I am sorry mom. I just got so excited about helping Regina that I didn't think about it. Don't worry, I'll keep you posted about all that I plan, okay?"

"Okay, Henry. Please be safe," said Emma. She pulled him into a hug and gave him a light kiss on the top of the forehead.

Finally, Henry left with Gold to his shop.